Modified Aromatic Antihistamine Loratadine from Germany
Loratadine is a second-generation antihistamine with modified aromatic structure used for allergy relief. Classified under HTS 2942.00.05.00 as an aromatic drug not fitting other specific organic compound headings. Its piperidine ring modification qualifies it as 'modified aromatic'.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide NMR spectral data confirming modified aromatic structure to support 2942 classification
• Comply with FDA import alerts for antihistamines; include batch certificates and purity analysis
• Watch for Chapter Note 3 classification rule - ensure no earlier heading (like 2933) applies